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How to Submit your Job Application Successfully
You may think it’s simple. Find job. Click apply. Submit resume. However, there are details you could be leaving behind that show you are a quality candidate to an employer. Read on to learn how to submit your job application successfully. Choosing a file format carefully: Your resume can easily change formatting and become a…
Tips for Job Hunting in Today’s Job Market
As insiders to the current hiring market, CalAgJobs understands job hunting can be difficult. We’d like to share tips for job hunting in today’s job market to help you be successful in finding your next role. Read on to learn more. Don’t get caught up in filters: Many job boards allow hiring managers the option…
Hiring Expectations
If you’re an employer hiring for an open role, read below for where to set your hiring expectations as you prepare for your perfect candidate: An ideal candidate should have experience with most of the skills listed on your job description, but experience in all should not be expected or necessary for someone to thrive…
Unlocking Career Opportunities
Within the expansive and specialty driven industry of agriculture, some careers may be harder to unearth during the job search. CalAgJobs is here to share a process for job seekers to take that can help with unlocking career opportunities. Start by identifying your desired industry or roles you’d like to work in. Try to be…
Renew your Resume: More Resume Tips!
CalAgJobs is here to help you renew your resume! Check out the tips below to get started: One page only: This is the biggest tip we could give you as a job seeker; keep your resume to only one page. There are many reasons for keeping your resume to one page, including the fact that…
Actionable ways to develop Career Skills
When writing and updating your resume you often are tempted to include skills such as time management, leadership, or proficient in Excel. We’re here to help you make sure you’re backing up those skills with real life experience. Here are actionable ways to develop career skills that can be listed on your resume: Leadership- When…
Debunking Common Career Myths
There is a lot of advice out there for job seekers with the overload of content online. Not every piece of advice is one size fits all, especially when you are in a niche industry such as agriculture that also has a wide range of diversity. Join CalAgJobs as we work towards debunking common career…
How to Evaluate if you’re Ready for a New Job
Before you make the plunge, use the self reflective questions below to evaluate if you’re ready for a new job and prepared to move forward with confidence. Use a red pen for answers that lean negative and a green pen for answers that lean positive in regard to staying in your current role. At the…
Staying Authentic in the Age of AI
As technology shifts and develops, the idea of staying authentic in the age of AI becomes important to take into consideration as a candidate in the job market. Bringing your genuine, human sincerity to the table can set you apart from other candidates vying for the same roles as you. The following tips can guide…
Interview Follow-Up
The interview doesn’t end after you walk out the door of an employer’s office. Interview follow-up is an essential step in securing a role as it shows an employer that you are interested and proactive. Follow the tips below to ensure you have a seamless transition from post interview to your potential career. The Who…